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The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is urging Ghanaians to refrain from siphoning fuel from tankers involved in road crashes, warning that such actions pose significant risks to lives and property. The NPA emphasizes that the practice is not only illegal but also endangers those involved and others nearby.
In light of recent incidents, including a petrol tanker explosion in Techno, Accra, which claimed lives and destroyed property, the NPA is calling on the public to prioritize safety and allow trained professionals to handle such situations. The authority is working with security agencies to identify and prosecute individuals involved in fuel siphoning.
The NPA stresses that the consequences of siphoning fuel can be devastating, and it’s crucial for everyone to play a role in preventing such incidents. Instead of engaging in dangerous practices, the public should report incidents to the authorities and cooperate with emergency responders.
Speaking at the National LPG Forum in Accra on Thursday, November 27, the Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, described the practice as extremely dangerous and a major threat to public safety.
He noted that incidents involving fuel and LPG tankers are highly volatile and expose people to severe risks.
“The major accidents that have occurred within the downstream often tend to be associated with LPG. I want to use this platform to encourage as many of our countrymen and women that when an LPG or fuel tanker is down, please don’t go with your gallon or cylinder,” he said.
“Your life is more important than GHȼ200 or GHȼ250. If you have life, [you can get the GHȼ250], but you go and fetch petroleum products simply because there is an accident. Beyond it being a question of theft, why do you want to risk your life because at that point anything can happen,” Mr. Tameklo cautioned.
